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IAD1101 INTERIORS: FOUNDATION

CONTENTS:

1. observe and reflect 2. body and space 3. threshold and transition 4. transparency and light 5. structure and balance 6. form and materiality 7. orthographic drawings 8. photoshop skills

observe and reflect

a series of drawing exercises to explore what drawing is and the different ways in which ideas can be communicated. starting with pencil drawings, to collaging and finally translating these into 3D models.

short drawing exercises that express qualities of point, line, volume and plane

different styles of drawing figures

collaging interiors as a form of drawing and communication

drawing using a viewfinder

blind drawings of the atrium

blind drawing without taking the pen off the paper

translating blind drawings into 3D gestural models

body and space understanding how a human body relates to the space it is in

and the relevance of measurement, proportion and scale to the design process. focusing on Le Corbusiers ‘Le Modulor ‘ man and collecting anthropometric data to compare to the man. creating a series of iterations of proportional spaces then translated into a model using plywood and polypropylene whilst exploring different joining techniques.

drawing around our bodies and measuring each part of the body

progression of paper cut-out spaces

final iteration of proportional space

model of iteration made from plywood, aero ply and polypropylene

threshold and transition drawing plans and sections of areas in the grove to understand proportional drawing. going on a trip to the V and A museum which becomes the site for the next design project which is to design a minimal intervention for a chose threshold. the brief stated it should have a sensory impact on anyone that walks through.

plan, section and front elevation of v and a shop

plan, section and front elevation of bridge in the grove

Kings Cross Light Tunnel

Zaha Hadid Vitra fire station

Core Glow pathway ( glowing pebbles )

Jordana Maisie

Studio 102

Fanbo Zeng

Macro Sea

Timothy Hatton architects

Junya Ishigami

Czech Republic

Schemata—Japan

Coordination Asia

New York apartment

Anagrama

initial ideas for intervention

development of intervention

development of intervention

final design for intervention . the intervention has a sensory impact on the user as it is bumpy and dipped which allows the person the feel their way to the shop without actually looking at it. as the lighting through out the day changes, the gaps in the intervention allow light to pass through making patterns and shadows across the floor and walls. this also leads the user to the shop without them actually touching anything. the shadow across the wall mimics the actual threshold giving a sense of playfulness and engaging with passers by to see it.

transparency and light collecting pictures that represent the words transparency and light then making models that explored the impact and subtleties of light withing a space that related to the words accentuate, contemplative, dynamic and solemn.

Transparency and Light Transparency and Light Transparency and Light

Shakera Rahman

Sha

Shakera Rahman

research

Shakera Rahman Shakera Rahman

contemplative

dynamic

accentuate

solemn

structure and balance the main focus of this project was to design a structure that could hold itself up freely. the brief was to design a study hyde for one person that gives a sense of enclosure using a limited range of materials. the project was started independently and then groups were formed based of similar concepts. Â

initial gestural models

development of study hyde

final proposal

group work- chosen ideas

research

group work- initial ideas

group work- development

further development after identifying problems

final proposal

group work-making of the structure

finished 1:1 scale study hyde

form and materiality designing a temporary architecural structure that inhabits the Barbican for a period of two months providing visitors free events to engage with. the structure had to be attached or dependent on the Barbican. a choice of three structures were given of which a book depository was chosen.

initial brainstorming/ideas and creation of concept. taking apart the meaning of ‘book depository’ to fully understand the needs of the user.

" I'm interested in the analogue world that books represent. One of their qualities is that they are synonymous with weight and mass. Whether stored in piles or on shelves we are constantly reminded not only of their physical weight but their organisation, storage and content."

initial resarch after deciding that the concept would be based around chance and unexpectedness. the quote was also inspirational for the making of the concept. it suggests that books have more qualities to them that meets the eye.

initial ideas generated from research.

further research on types of lighting that could be used in the structure to represent fun, excitement and unexpectedness.

testing projection of writing through coloured plastic further research into looking at light projection as a way of choosing the book for the user. the zoetropes were interesting as the movement of light onto them allowed a different image/illusion to be seen or occur. the light painting was particulary inspiring as the light produced was colourful and abstract which gives a sense of fun as well as a spectacular display.

development of initial ideas and testing of light projections. the idea of this structure is to deposit books into the slides which are attached to a chute that opens up. a person who enters the structure chooses a book based on the coloured projections which have quotes from the books written by the person who deposited the book. the person takes the book from the chute they choose based on whichever quote interests them this structure is free standing and the slides lean on the railings of the barbican. this idea had many problems with it, mainly the fact that the slides would be hard to reach and only one book could be placed in each slide otherwise there would be a build up of books.

further research into spinning wheels which are commonly used in games. this shape and the act of spinning it gives a sense of fun and also echoes the concept of change and unecpectedness as the user does not know where it will land. this inspired the development of the model into a circular shape which would allow the user to spin it and also give a better experience as the light projection would surround them.

development and testing of different ways and shapes light can be projected through. the testing showed that when light is placed underneath light needs a surface to bounce off of to allow the light to beam upwards. light against a flat surface gave directional light however spread out too far, by having a curved surface around the circle, the light directed upwards into interesting shapes. the curved surface means the light will shine directly on the books.

this is a 1:20 scale model placed within a site in the barbican. using previous testing, the model was developed further by creating a curved wall around the projection circle. the structure works by the user stepping into the cirlce and spinning the coloured wheel on the floor. a light underneath one of the shapes shines through as the wheel spins creating a circle of fast moving light around the person. once the wheel stops, the light projects onto a book which sits balanced in between the ridges and the second circle. the person reaches for the book and takes it down, without knowing what type of book they are going to get. this idea was complicated and may not be entirely clear to the user so it was developed further.

this is the final model of the book depository. the plan above shows where the structre is located in the barbican (purple). this site was chosen because it is near the entrance which attracts users immediatley to use it. the spinning wheel is attached to the balcony of the barbican. it is spun and as the light shines through it, the colours are projected onto a freestanding wheel which has sections that hold books. when the wheel stops and the red triangle has landed on a section, the user takes the book out. it was inspired by an advent calender and gives a sense of mystery to the user.

materials: lightweight thermoplastic for entire structure. the properties of thermoplastic mean it is lightweight so it will be easy to move/ dismantle after the barbican event is finished. it is durable and also easy to mould so ideal for curved shape. the triangle slots will be made from acrylic as it is transparent, easy to cut and light which means it can hang from the barbican with ease.

orthographic drawings

photoshop skills